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UP Schools Change Timings: New Schedule Until March 31 Amid Winter
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News18•01-10-2026, 11:33
UP Schools Change Timings: New Schedule Until March 31 Amid Winter
- •Winter timings have been implemented in all council schools in Uttar Pradesh starting today, effective until March 31.
- •Schools, which previously ran from 8 AM to 2 PM in summer, will now operate from 9 AM to 3 PM.
- •The first 15 minutes (9 AM to 9:15 AM) are designated for morning assembly and yoga practice.
- •A lunch break is scheduled from 12 PM to 12:30 PM, with classes continuing until 3 PM.
- •The change aims to protect children from severe cold and fog, requiring adjustments for parents and teachers.
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Following the change for the winter season, all primary and upper primary council schools in Uttar Pradesh now operate from 9 AM to 3 PM, instead of the previous summer schedule of 8 AM to 2 PM.
The winter timing directive remains in effect across the state until March 31, after which the regular summer timings are scheduled to be restored starting April 1.
Under the new schedule, the first 15 minutes from 9 AM to 9:15 AM are allocated for morning assembly and yoga, regular classes follow, a lunch break is held from 12 PM to 12:30 PM, and studies continue until dismissal at 3 PM.
